Riley Board, KDLL - Soldotna
Alaska Legislature passes bill to exempt veterinarians from opioid reporting
Veterinarians in the state are currently required to report scheduled substances to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Soldotna teacher, union president charged with sexual abuse of a minor
Nathan Erfurth, 34, was a teacher at Soldotna High School, and for the last two years president of the Kenai Peninsula Education Association.
Funny River Road closes for 37 hours after culvert collapse
A culvert collapse closed the road at Mile 8 from 9 p.m. Friday until one lane reopened at 10 a.m. Sunday.
The Peninsula Clarion stops the press
The Clarion's pressman, Eric Trevino, is losing his job as the Washington-owned newspaper shifts to digital content.
Snowverloaded: Kenai Peninsula residents deal with extended winter
Since the first big winter storms, snow on the western Kenai Peninsula has collapsed roofs, broken gas meters and raised backcountry avalanche risk.
Kenai Peninsula educators wait on legislative solutions to budget woes
School districts around the state are waiting anxiously to see if the Alaska Legislature will increase school funding after years of stagnant state support.
Marijuana charges are leaving CourtView, and bill would pull them from background checks, too
Rep. Stanley Wright's House Bill 28Â would remove marijuana convictions from the public record and some state background checks.
Bill would exempt veterinarians from state opioid database
Veterinarians say the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is a regulatory hassle, creates privacy concerns and doesn’t apply to their work.
Kasilof woman let dog mortally wound moose, troopers say
Troopers dispatched the moose attacked by 62-year-old Trina Bishop's dog, because they did not expect it to survive its injuries.
Alaska lawmakers pitch ways to close gaping budget gap from state sales tax to cutting oil tax credits
A revenue forecast released last week estimated the state has a shortfall of more than $450 million heading into the next fiscal year that starts July 1.
Nikiski lawmaker introduces 2% state sales tax bill
Rep. Ben Carpenter’s bill is one of several he says would address the state’s long-term fiscal concerns, including a grim oil revenue forecast.
Most Kenai Peninsula trapping setback proposals fail at Board of Game
The board considered nine proposals for trapping setbacks along trails and campgrounds in Homer and Cooper Landing. Only two were adopted.
Local lumber bill would put grading in hands of producers
State Sen. Jesse Bjorkman's bill would allow certified sawmill operators to grade their own lumber rather than send it to third-party agencies.
Tyonek the Cook Inlet beluga celebrates 5 years in San Antonio
The only Cook Inlet beluga whale in captivity is celebrating five years at his aquarium home, SeaWorld San Antonio.
Walgreens’ decision not to carry abortion drug in Alaska could be felt well beyond its stores, doctor says
Homer-based Dr. Robin Holmes said going to a provider’s office to get a pill can be hard in parts of Alaska with few doctors.
Kenai anglers cited for fishing violations committed in YouTube video
In addition to paying fines, the YouTube channel's creator also posted a video setting the record straight on fishing regulations.
Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor gets $31K raise
The raise follows more than a decade of flat pay.
Free period products are coming to all Kenai Peninsula schools
The Peninsula Period Network now has enough donated products to install caddies of pads and tampons in schools across the Kenai.
Forest Service conducts slash burning in Cooper Landing and Hope
The U.S. Forest Service has started burning slash in Cooper Landing, to mitigate the fire risk of fallen trees and reduce beetle kill in the area.
Alaska Long Trail could bring tourists, money and opportunity to Kenai Peninsula
A 500-mile trail connecting the Kenai Peninsula to Fairbanks is in the works, which organizers say could bring big economic impacts along its path.